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Galloway Associate Returns to Firm, Secures Win in Dallas
Galloway Associate Returns to Firm, Secures Win in Dallas
Shortly after returning to Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, Associate Jonathon Austin secured a summary judgement win on behalf of our clients in a death injury case in Dallas. Jonathon originally joined Galloway in 2021, advocating for clients in…
Galloway Animal Law Attorney Wins Highly Contested Dog Bite Case
Galloway Animal Law Attorney Wins Highly Contested Dog Bite Case
Director Anna Kirkpatrick recently won summary judgment on a highly contested dog bite case in Florida. When the Plaintiff was bit by a foster dog, the legal dispute centered on the legal definition of “owner” under Florida’s dog bite statute…
Galloway Transportation Attorneys Secure Major Win in Missouri
Galloway Transportation Attorneys Secure Major Win in Missouri
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith successfully secured a favorable result in a rear-end trucking case in New Madrid County, Missouri, led by Director Jennifer Woulfe and Associate Allison Thompson serving as second chair. In this case, the Plaintiff’s counsel…
Galloway Secures $3 Million Judgment in Construction Defect Litigation in Florida
Galloway Secures $3 Million Judgment in Construction Defect Litigation in Florida
In a major win for our clients, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith has successfully secured a final judgment in our client’s favor for over $3,000,000, with $275,000 awarded in attorneys’ fees and costs for defense counsel. Director Paula Campione…
Louisiana Lawyers Secure Summary Dismissal of Claims for Insurance Coverage in Commercial Construction Litigation
Louisiana Lawyers Secure Summary Dismissal of Claims for Insurance Coverage in Commercial Construction Litigation
Plaintiff, the Owner of the building, contracted with the Named Insured to provide a completely new roof structure and roofing over the commercial building. When the work was nearing completion, the Owner claimed they began noticing leaks from the new…
All in a Day’s Work for Transportation and Insurance Defense Attorney
All in a Day’s Work for Transportation and Insurance Defense Attorney
It was all in a day’s work for transportation and insurance defense attorney Jordan White. An associate in our Dallas office, Jordan recently secured two favorable outcomes in two different cases on the same day. In an insurance matter, Jordan…
Total Team Effort Leads to Win in Jacksonville, Florida
Total Team Effort Leads to Win in Jacksonville, Florida
Exemplifying teamwork and dedication, the Galloway team in Jacksonville, Florida, secured a remarkable trial win in an auto accident transportation case in a challenging and unpredictable venue. Led by Director Autumn George, the entire team contributed to the positive outcome…
Galloway Attorneys Try Trucking Case to Verdict in Texas
Galloway Attorneys Try Trucking Case to Verdict in Texas
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith has earned another victory in protecting our clients’ business in the trucking and transportation industry. Director Tim Hassinger tried a case to verdict in Galveston District Court. After an interstate collision in Texas, The…
Galloway Maritime Lawyer Secures Significant Summary Judgment Win in Federal Case
Galloway Maritime Lawyer Secures Significant Summary Judgment Win in Federal Case
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith has secured a significant victory in a cargo loss claim case in federal court. Managing Director Jason Waguespack and Associate Sam Fuller led the firm’s efforts in representing our client. The case involved the…
Galloway Wins on Summary Judgment in Western District of Missouri
Galloway Wins on Summary Judgment in Western District of Missouri
Galloway Directors Carolyn Geoghegan and Branch Sheppard secured another complete victory in United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, as the Court granted the firm’s Motion for Summary Judgment on all six counts in a mortgage litigation…
Galloway Prevails in Lafayette Workers’ Compensation Case
Galloway Prevails in Lafayette Workers’ Compensation Case
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith has prevailed on a complete defense verdict in a workers’ compensation case in Lafayette, Louisiana. Jason Wilson and Jared Nelson secured the dismissal with prejudice. With experience and expertise, Galloway handles complex employment law…
Professionalism and Ethics in an AI-Driven World
Professionalism and Ethics in an AI-Driven World
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly embedded in legal practice and business operations with the intensified implementation of generative AI tools and in-house, proprietary language learning models. The legal profession, in turn, faces new challenges and opportunities in upholding high…
Galloway Secures Win in Texas Oil & Gas Trial
Galloway Secures Win in Texas Oil & Gas Trial
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith secured a positive outcome in a five day jury trial in Harris County, Texas. Mark “Tiger” Pharr and Jordan White, both in the firm’s Dallas office, successfully represented their client in a complex product…
Employment Law Lessons from the Tyler Skaggs Civil Trial
Employment Law Lessons from the Tyler Skaggs Civil Trial
Setting the Scene Effective workplace oversight isn’t just an HR ideal — it’s a company’s first line of defense against risk, liability, and reputational harm. When managers enforce policies consistently and act on warning signs, they protect both people and…
Ticket for Due Process – The Right to Live Testimony in DBA Claims
Ticket for Due Process – The Right to Live Testimony in DBA Claims
A recent decision by Administrative Law Judge John Herke provides guidance when a claimant attempts to submit deposition or unsworn testimony in lieu of testifying live at Formal Hearing. With DBA claimants continuing to allege claims related to delayed-onset psychological…
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